"I’m not sure if he has to take another test today, tomorrow or has already taken it,’’ Williams said. "He’s been cleared for contact and is ramping up his conditioning. He practiced a little bit, but again (we) have to wait until tonight or tomorrow to see how he feels. He has been working with Coach Carlos (Daniel).''

Williams said after Saturday night’s 106-90 loss to the Miami Heat they would get Davis back sometime this week.

The No. 1 overall pick in the the 2012 draft, Davis' rookie season was one of the most highly-anticipated in recent memory after he dominated in his freshman season at Kentucky, leading the Wildcats to the NCAA title and winning a host of individual honors.

Things haven't quite gone as planned since draft night. Davis suffered an ankle sprain during tryouts for USA Basketball, although he went on to play in the London Olympics and win a gold medal. After a promising preseason, Davis missed time with a mild concussion, thanks to an elbow from teammate Austin Rivers, before suffering a series of sprained ankles in November. The Hornets said in late-November that Davis would miss a few weeks, so at least he's on schedule if he returns this week.

Davis, 19, has appeared in just six games for the Hornets, averaging 16.0 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game. The Hornets have struggled without him and currently hold the worst record in the Western Conference at 5-14. With Davis, New Orleans was 2-4; without him, 3-10.